The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Scourge set rare foil card featuring the red enchantment Grip of Chaos, card number 98.
Grip of Chaos
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Scourge
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This Rare card, featuring artwork by Mark Tedin, commands the mana cost of {4}{R}{R} and serves as a powerful disruption tool within the game's strategic landscape. As a six-mana enchantment, Grip of Chaos applies a persistent effect that challenges opponents to manage their spell selections carefully. Whenever a spell or ability enters the stack with a single target, this card forces a random reselection of that target from among all legal options. This mechanic adds a layer of unpredictability, reflecting the flavor text's theme that chaos levels the playing field regardless of skill. For collectors of the Scourge set, the foil variation offers a shimmering finish that enhances the card's visual appeal and rarity. The product stands out for its unique gameplay interaction and its place in the early 2000s Magic: The Gathering era. Whether building a thematic deck or adding to a comprehensive collection, this card represents a memorable piece of the Scourge expansion's design. The combination of Mark Tedin's artistic style and the card's disruptive effect makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the trading card game. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Scourge set or to appreciate its specific mechanical identity within the red mana color pie.
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Featured Subject
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Grip of Chaos
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{R}{R}
Enchantment
R
Card Text
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Whenever a spell or ability is put onto the stack, if it has a single target, reselect its target at random. (Select from among all legal targets.)
When the world is consumed by chaos, the skilled and the foolish are on equal footing.
